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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, theater is finding a way to shift to a virtual platform.

Boston theater embraces change with new platforms, conversations about race

Rachel Erwin, news staff September 30, 2020

In the theater community, COVID-19 has become the catalyst for change in an industry that has held fast to tradition since its inception. Despite the current limitations, theater companies here in Boston are continually finding new ways to perform.  Prior to March, suggesting...

Lexlyfe in her "Principal Janet" attire.

Viral TikTokers at Northeastern: LexLyfe

Matt Yan and Nolan Piccola September 29, 2020

As TikTok users scroll through the “For You Page,” they may see videos of Principal Janet with her in a white blouse, a clipped yellow walkie-talkie on her blazer, blue lanyard and loud chewing gum. In these popular point-of-view videos, or POVs, content creators act as if...

Many reality TV shows provided a sense of normalcy during the pandemic for viewers.

Column: The rise of reality TV during quarantine

Kelly Phalen, news correspondent September 28, 2020

For some, quarantine was time to finally get in shape and be productive. But for the vast majority, quarantine featured cozying up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket with a hot bag of popcorn and getting the fourth “Are you still watching?” Netflix message of the day. With...

The two main characters in 'Unpregnant' go on a journey to find an abortion clinic.

Review: Road trip comedy ‘Unpregnant’ intertwines laughs, political issues

Jessica Brite, news staff September 24, 2020

“Unpregnant,” HBO Max’s latest movie release, tells the tale of a pregnant high school teenager and her former best friend traveling across state lines to the nearest abortion clinic. While filled with lighthearted coming-of-age scenes, there are prominent current issues,...

Robert Pattinson plays one of the lead roles in 'The Devil All the Time.'

Review: Religious hypocrisy lives on in ‘The Devil All the Time’

Luiza Loyo, news correspondent September 24, 2020

“The Devil All the Time,” Director Antonio Campos’ new movie based on the novel, is a tale of delusion and faith gone too far. Whether you think social commentary on religious fanaticism is overdone or not, Campos will find a gruesome way to shove it in your face again....

Kip Clark sitting with his 'free listening' sign.

Somerville man offers ‘free listening’ for all in Cambridge

Hayleigh Evans, news correspondent September 24, 2020

Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge is a hub of constant activity. As commuters, college students and runners rush by, 26 year-old Kip Clark sits amid it all with a sign that reads “Free Listening.” From March to October for the past two years, Clark has spent two hours a...

The final product of the chocolate lava cake that was baked in this article.

Column: The great Baron baking show, chocolate lava cake edition

Jordan Baron, news staff September 22, 2020

What’s up guys, it’s Jordan, the City Editor of the Huntington News.  While some of you may know me as a sports guy or a city reporter, what some of you don’t know is that, for the last two weeks, I’ve been an avid baker.  It all started one morning in my new...

A first-year student's bedroom in the Midtown Hotel.

Column: The do’s and don’ts of hotel living

Clara McCourt, news correspondent September 21, 2020

Like many Northeastern freshmen, I was placed into housing at the Midtown Hotel this year. Upon learning of my brand new housing situation, I immediately pictured a magnificent lobby, bell-boys in little red hats pushing room service trays, ice machines and luxurious swimming...

Taylor Swift releases her new album "Folklore".

Review: ‘Folklore’ by Taylor Swift

Ingrid Angulo, deputy lifestyle editor August 26, 2020

“Folklore” came as Taylor Swift’s biggest surprise yet. Announced merely hours ahead of its arrival, with co-writer credits from The National’s Aaron Dessner, fans had little time to speculate on what this new era of Swift could mean – but they still took to Twitter...

Many people have taken to baking as a hobby during quarantine.

Column: What your quarantine obsession says about you

Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor August 23, 2020

Time is really weird right now. On one hand, it seems like it was just yesterday we were mourning Kobe Bryant’s death, flying back to campus from spring break and celebrating Northeastern Women’s hockey team winning the Hockey East tournament. On the other hand, all of that...

Featured is a picture of Zendaya, the omniscient narrator and one of the seven main characters, in "Euphoria".

How ‘Euphoria’ comments on Generation Z and society today

Jonas D. Ruzek, news correspondent August 7, 2020

Last Tuesday, July 28, HBO’s “Euphoria,” was nominated for six Emmy Awards, exciting its fanbase attracted to the eloquence and haunting charm of its social commentary.  The title itself is ironic because the work teasingly dangles a sense of euphoria before the audience....

Column: Black-owned restaurants to support near campus

Matt Yan, news staff June 30, 2020

Graphic by: Avery Bleichfeld As Black Lives Matter protests continue in Boston and across the nation, it is important to support the movement on all fronts. Buying from black-owned local businesses and restaurants is especially powerful  in encouraging anti-racism and demonstrating...